Social Worker MSW/MSW SR - Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program; Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary

This is a full-time position working in the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. The social worker in this program will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive mental health care including evidenced based group therapy and individual and family interventions with youth ages 12-17. Ours

Why Join the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program?

- Play a vital role in offering acute mental health services to youth and families experiencing psychiatric crises - Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, Advanced Practice Professionals, learning specialists, activity therapists, nursing, and other social workers - Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, group therapy, individual and family therapy, care coordination and discharge planning - Gain access to multiple social work and interdisciplinary educational opportunities

Responsibilities*

You will be responsible for: - Participating in daily multidisciplinary team meetings - Facilitating process- focused group therapy, evidence-based skills-based groups (DBT and CBT) and educational groups - Conducting biopsychosocial assessments - Providing daily caregiver support and psychoeducation - Providing individual and family therapy - Providing cross coverage on cases and group assignments as needed - Case management and discharge planning for patients completing PHP - Ability to complete safety and risk assessments and triage as appropriate - Making referrals to and coordinating with community agencies - Keeping up-to date records in Mi-Chart and providing statistical information required by the Social Work Department. Completing all other required departmental trainings.

Required Qualifications*

- A Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education - A current license to practice social work in the State of Michigan (LMSW or LLMSW) - Experience working in acute mental health care settings such as inpatient or partial psychiatry programs, psychiatric emergency services, hospital- based psychiatry services, or Community Mental Health - Skilled in crisis management, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and lethal means restriction counseling - Some experience of professional social work.

Desired Qualifications*

- Experience working with pediatric populations. - Experience facilitating evidenced based process- focused and didactic group therapy sessions - Experience providing individual and family therapy within a short-term, crisis stabilization paradigm - Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT) and familiarity with brief, structured interventions - Knowledge of community resources and ability to advocate on behalf of patients and families - Skilled in developing rapport and effectively communicating with a diverse patient population - Efficient, accurate assessment of patient needs and effective case dispositions - Effective organizational skills, flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic medical clinic - Independent, sound decision-making is necessary for success in this position - Effective collaboration with a large multidisciplinary team - Proficiency in keeping accurate and timely clinical records in the electronic medical record

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This is full time, 40 hour/week position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Work Locations

This position will work out of the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program located at 300 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Advancement through the career ladder at the Expert or Clinical Scholar Level is required for placement in the MSW Senior Classification

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.